Chief of Staff to the Chief People Officer

Role OverviewThe Chief of Staff (CoS) to Sandisk’s Chief People Officer (CPO) is a highly strategic and execution-focused leadership role responsible for driving the strategy, planning, and operational execution of the People Experience function. This role is central to ensuring the CPO’s vision and priorities are effectively executed across the enterprise.The CoS will play a critical role in aligning People strategy with business priorities, supporting C-Suite and CEO succession planning in partnership with Executive Compensation, leading People Experience messaging for the Board of Directors, and driving enterprise-wide leadership and engagement initiatives. This individual will be responsible for leading and delivering high-impact projects, driving operational efficiency, and enabling effective decision-making for the CPO and the broader People leadership team.Core Responsibilities1. Strategy, Planning & Team OperationsShape and manage the People Organization’s strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with business goals and executive priorities.Own the operational rhythm of the People function, fostering transparency, consistency, and proactive planning across initiatives.Drive the CPO’s strategic agenda, including fiscal year planning, portfolio management, budget oversight, and business reviews.Lead and execute critical People-related projects, ensuring they have clear milestones, value metrics, and measurable impact.Support enterprise-wide workforce planning, organizational design, and change management strategies for the People function.Identify and drive process simplifications and operational efficiencies to enhance stakeholder engagement and execution.Act as an advisor and thought partner to the CPO, advocating on behalf of the People team and reinforcing a culture of trust, inclusivity, and strategic leadership.2. CEO & C-Suite Succession Planning & Board EngagementSupport the CPO and enable the execution of C-Suite and CEO succession planning in collaboration with Executive Compensation, Talent, and Governance teams.Support the CPO in developing the People Experience strategy for Board of Directors presentations, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals.Lead preparation for Board meetings, including curating key narratives, impact metrics, and strategic insights for the CPO’s readout.Synthesize input from the Board, Executive Leadership Team (ELT), and external stakeholders to shape enterprise-wide People priorities.3. Executive Leadership Development, Engagement, & Special ProjectsOversee and drive key executive eadership development initiatives, ensuring they align with enterprise talent strategies and succession needs.Lead top engagement and listening initiatives, surfacing insights that shape People strategy and enhance employee experience.Manage People Experience-related projects that emerge from Board discussions, C-Suite priorities, or enterprise transformation needs.Own the execution of high-profile events, including leadership summits, enterprise listening forums, and culture transformation initiatives.Partner cross-functionally to enhance corporate philanthropic strategies and reinforce external-facing People and culture narratives.4. Communications & Executive MessagingPartner with the CPO to craft and deliver compelling narratives about the People function’s impact, vision, and strategic priorities.Manage internal and external communications for the CPO, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with enterprise goals.Oversee People strategy messaging for the Board of Directors, ensuring insights are impactful, data-driven, and strategically aligned.Partner on go-to-market communication strategies for key People programs, driving clarity, adoption, and business impact.Liaise with Corporate Communications to integrate people strategy messaging into broader company-wide strategic narratives.5. Leadership & Stakeholder EngagementBuild strong, trust-based relationships with the ELT, and key internal and external stakeholders.Navigate complex and ambiguous environments, anticipating leadership needs and proactively addressing challenges.Foster a culture of collaboration, strategic alignment, and disciplined execution, ensuring all stakeholders remain engaged and accountable.Manage and develop a small team, driving execution excellence and fostering talent development.